MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front headlamp glass cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front headlamp glass cracked
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Both front tyres getting low
Nail in nearside front tyre
OS headlamp cracked but not affecting pattern
OSR outer pad starting to break up
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres worn on inner edges
n/s/f indicater lense broken
o/s/f headlamp lense cracked
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P164 BUD is a 1997 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 108,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P164 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P164 BUD is a 1997 Audi A3, first registered on 24 February 1997.
Is P164 BUD safe to buy?
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